Derek's POV
"Derek? I think something is wrong. The battle was too easy, don't you think?" Max asked.
"You are right, man. I feel it was more of a diversion. Has Elena called you yet?"
We had tried contacting Chloe a few times before but it went straight to voicemail. I know for sure she didn't switch it off considering she was eagerly waiting for my calls.
My Chloe, I missed her.
Max shook his head after trying to reach his girlfriend for the fifth time, "It is very weird. Somebody must have jammed the frequency. Let's get out of here"
"What do I do with him?" The charity was pointing a gun at one of the surviving goons.
"He is not worth anything to us do as you fit." As soon as I told her that she kicked him on the back causing the kneeling man to fall.
"Any last words t
Derek sat by the gazebo staring at Chloe's photo on his phone. He had secretly taken it while she was sleeping through Chloe didn't know. He remembered the day vividly, how they spent time together at the beach and how she gave herself to him and smiled at the thought.No woman was able to capture his heart before.He used to sleep around, for fun he would say or to pass time but Chloe McCarthy managed to tame his heart.He dated models, agents and some daughters of businessmen but when they wanted something close to a relationship he would walk away. He didn't want to be tied down he would say but with the pretty, blonde nerd he wanted more. More than just sleeping around and more of being tied down.He was so engrossed in thoughts that he didn't hear Gary walk by until a hand passed his shoulder."Derek? They sent a video for you" he spoke.Gary had never
⚜⚜ Home not so sweet home. ⚜⚜I slowly opened my eyes and took in the surroundings. White walls, monitors beeping and the Iv bag and a tube from my nose made me realize I was in a hospital. "How did I get here?' I wondered.My head felt heavy and I could not recall a thing and I wanted to get out as soon as possible. I slowly sat up, ignoring the pain in my arm. I tucked away from the few strands of hair behind my ear. Then it all hit me!!My ear.It had a bandage. I was shot and Derek?I pulled out the IV line and felt a sharp pain which I ignored.I wanted to see Derek.I opened the door and rushed out and I was stopped by a nurse, "Ma'am, you can't be here!""I am looking for Derek? Do you know which room he is in or where I can find him?.."
⚜⚜ Happy ending. ⚜⚜A year later, I was picking my outfit for graduation and I was pleased I took online classes because of my high-risk pregnancy and phobia of being around lots of people. Twice every month I would visit a therapist and either Gary or Marty would take me there. They had moved closer to where I lived and would sometimes spend the weekends at my house. They would say, "We are protecting the boss!"Max had suddenly left for important work and it had been almost six months since I last saw him although he called from time to time. He and Elena had moved in together and lived few blocks from my house.Almira and Mason got married in las vegas while they were there for holidays. Unfortunately, their honeymoon was cut short when they heard I gave birth to an amazingly healthy baby boy who had beautiful eyes like Derek.
A Nerd in a mean girls world.Tuesday - Always felt longer than Monday for some reasons unknown to me. I gasped as soon as I spotted Almira flirting as usual. As soon as she saw me, her wide smile appeared and ran to me. I could already guess what she was going to say next and I already had the perfect answer for her, same as always."My answer still stands! Came early today?"She sulked and spoke. "Coco! I don't understand why you don't wanna submit your project. I saw it, it's perfect!"I shook my head and grabbed her hand, making our way to class. "I don't feel like it. You know me, I rather keep up with my unpopular self!"Almira was not pleased with my response instead went on convincing me."I know you will win. Come on, Chloe. Please, do it and if you win, you could move out as you always wanted. The money is a lot, think about it!"
⚜ A ticket to Belize ⚜Due to late-night fantasies, I hardly slept and soon it was morning. My cranky stepmother, Joyce poured cold water on me."Get up, you are going to be late for your classes," she said.By now I was used to her mistreatments that I barely complained about. One time I tried to report her but all was in vain. At least her husband, Mr Randall was a bit nicer to me."Soon you will need to get a job for yourself, young lady. Just a matter of months and you will be outta here""Thanks, Joyce"She was pissed as she spoke. "Thank me when you are 21 and out of my house, missy!"She had always treated me badly but I never disrespected her. If you want to survive around your enemy, comply. Joyce spent most of her money on booze and cigars. Even when I went to bed hungry, I never complained. I can't wait to
⚜ Belize ⚜ With two more days left for the trip, I stayed indoors mostly. How I wished I could take my best friend along. Joyce was happy that she wouldn't have to deal with me for two whole weeks and she offered to take me to the airport. Joyce was Mrs Randall's first name. Almira had given me some of her shorts and bikinis as a gift. She helped pack everything I needed, from my passport, tickets to hotel reservations. We even called to confirm the hotel. Almira's mother promised to bake some delicious chocolate cookies to carry. She also gave me a new cellphone with better Internet and network than the one I had. She seemed worried more than my stepmom. I gave Almira the trophy because she believed in me. She made me promise to call every day. I now had everything intact. Thanks to the principal, my
⚜ Beautiful Belize with a thud ⚜I was woken up the next morning by a knock on the door. I wonder who could it be this early. With my robe on I walked close to the door and yelled, "who is it?""Morning miss Chloe, it's me Yadhy""Morning Yadhy, please come in", I said while opening the door."Sorry to wake you up but I got a call from your Chancellor yesterday. He wanted to know if you got here""That's kind of her. I am superb""Well, I am glad. You need to get ready for today's tour. Where will you like to begin with?" She asked."You pick. Give me few minutes and I will be down with you" I muttered. i Since the weather was hot, I put on some shorts and a crop top and carried a sling bag with me. Down at the reception, I met Yadhy who insisted I have breakfast as it would be a long day."
⚜ Taken ⚜When I woke up I tried to figure where I was since the surroundings were unfamiliar. The sharp pain in my head couldn't go unnoticed and the ropes on both my hands and legs made it worse. Suddenly the door was opened and in walked two men who by guessing were probably in their early twenties."Hey cutie, enjoying your holiday? ", one of them asked.I didn't respond.He stood up and ordered the other one "Pacho, get her some food and water immediately. Remember what boss man said?"After few minutes Pacho walked in with some food on a dirty plate and said, "I will feed you" I shook my head telling him, no but he seemed not to care as he took a spoonful and forced it into my mouth. I felt like throwing up but the other man shouted in his grating voice. "If you don't chew this food, I will open your int